Time For You.Co

Housekeeping Alert!

Just a polite reminder, if you are wanting an appointment and I send a list of availability through, can you please come back to me at your earliest convenience.

I cannot keep holding space in the diary as it avoids other people booking in.

Appointments will now be held for 24 hours max and then released.

Due to being really busy with appontments, admin time is quite limited so if you do require an appointment, secure it quickly either way, or let me know the dates don't work for you.

Also if you have to cancel or reschedule your appointment please provide more than 24 hours notice please.

Less than 24 hours does not enable me to refill that appointment and I do have a cancellation policy which now will be implemented.

If cancellations are sent late the night before I may not see the message until the morning meaning the appointment cannot be refilled. Please just beat this on mind.

Thanks so much.

Melissa x

Hi everyone

Don't forget it is meditation class this Thursday, 7pm at the White Room, Norbreck Road.

If you would like to attend please let me know by commenting below and I will reserve your space for you.

Classes are £10 per person.

Hope to see you all soon.

Melissa x

Busy week.

Forever grateful.

Thank you to my clients for keeping me busy.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Welcome new followers and for the ones that have been with me nearly 8 years this November! I thought you should get to know me more!

So, if you don't know me, I am Melissa a 50 year old Kiwi. I have lived in the UK since 1997. I am happily married to Mr T for 17 years. We were together 8 years before that before we got married in good ole New Zealand.

Fun Aunty to two nephews and three nieces to my older brothers and to a niece and five nephews of my husband's. I am fortunate as these children have all grown up to be wonderful people.

I am a sister, sister in law, best friend, friend, cousin and finally and most importantly, I'm a daughter. I lost my Mother in December and my Father 10 weeks later. They would have been 91 and 93 this year so to say I have been incredibly lucky is an understatement. I won't lie the last few months have been rough, but with time things will get easier.

So what else would you like to know? Before owning my business I worked in the Corporate Sector for over 25 years, but after thyroid surgery in 2016 for suspected thyroid cancer and after redundancy for the second time, it was time to fly that nest and I set up my business.

Forward to 3 years, I won the Health and Wellbeing Category of the EVA's in 2019, the largest awards ceremony for ladies outside of London, so you really are in the hands of an award winning therapist.

I also used to competitively skate when I was a little girl. I even had a dance partner and I won competitions! Scary I know, considering how exercise adverse I am now as a person! I ever bought some skates recently to see if I was as agile now as I was then, needless to say my fear of falling has taken over, as one injury would put me out of work and you guys without a Therapist, maybe safer to take up knitting!

I love seafood, travel, gardening and I also love dogs (sadly can't have one, Mr T is allergic and it gives him the sniffles and itches) and I love getting together with our friends to share good food and wine (NZ of course). I also sing in a Women's Rock Choir! (Albeit I am not the best singer!)

I am loyal, thoughtful. extremely caring and that is what makes me a great therapist. You can't go into this industry half hearted. People need you all in!

I do have a funny accent. My "E's" and my "I's" can get switched up. I love good humour, even when people take the mick out of my accent and I love British humour, although it has taken a while to understand what people are on about most of the time lol! Even though I came from an English family.

I am human and that is why people keep coming back to me month after month. I keep it real, honest and that is why I love what I do.

So I hope now you know a little more about me. Till next time, my lovely people, have a great weekend ahead. Make sure you rest, relax, repeat and repeat again.

Melissa x

Thank you to the ladies that came last evening for "Time To Meditate", what a gorgeous lot you are.

It was our first class back after the winter break and also with the bereavement leave that I have been on lately.

I didn't realise how much I missed teaching until after the class finished. It shifted some energy for me too and I slept like a baby last night.

I love waking up to messages from the ladies saying how much they loved the session. It is a pleasure always to see you all and I am so glad you enjoyed yourselves and you felt recharged
afterwards, you will rock today with all that new found energy.

Next class is Thursday 22 May at 7pm, The White Room, Norbreck Chiropody Surgery

Comment below if you would like to attend the next classes.
Have a great day everyone and have an even better weekend.

Happy Bank Holiday... I have good news to share, meditation classes are starting back up.

Classes are on a Thursday evening, every fortnight at The White Room, Norbreck Road, Blackpool, classes starting at 7pm.
Classes £10.00 per person.

The first scheduled class dates are:
Thursday 9 May 2024
Thursday 23 May 2024
Thursday 6 June 2024
Thursday 20 June 2024
Thursday 11 July 2024
Thursday 25 July 2024

If you have any interest to attend, please reply via this message to reserve your space.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Melissa Toland
Time For You Wellbeing Therapy

It is with great pleasure that Time For You Wellbeing Therapy introduces "Nourish My Soul", together with Little Black Dress Catering Company Company.

Relax and rejuvenate with an array of treatments from Time For You, then tantalise your taste buds with either afternoon tea or a graze board to finish off your relaxing experience.

Afternoon Tea £15.00 per person
Includes a selection of sandwiches
Pork pie or quiche
Cupcakes or a selection of sponge cake
Sultana/plain Scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam
Strawberries and grapes

All items are homemade by the beautiful Fran Bowley, proprietor of The Little Black Dress Catering Company.

Or tempt your tastebuds with a stunning grazing platter @ £15 per person
Graze boards include:
Continental meats
Ham
Glazed chicken
Sausage
Pate
Porkpie
Selection of cheeses
Pickles
Chutney
Strawberries
Grapes
Seasonal fruits
Stuffed peppers
Crackers

In addition to afternoon teas and graze boards, you can purchase from Fran additional items: Please note that age 18 is the minimum requirement for purchasing alcohol.

Small Prosecco £5
75cl Prosecco £15

You can now rejuvenate your whole body right here on the Fylde Coast thanks to this unique and amazing collaboration.

A perfect way to host your family, friends and loved ones with these special packages. Now you really don't have to leave the house.

Bookings are subject to availability from both parties. Both companies are owned and operated separately but work in conjunction to provide "Nourish My Soul".

We are very excited to be launching this new service and we are proud to be collaborating to bring this new and unique service to our companies.

If you have an enquiry please telephone Melissa Toland on 0744 565 1754 who will help you with any enquiry you may have.

Lets talk reviews! Super important for small businesses like mine as new and prospective clients do still research companies by reviews, proven fact!

So when this popped into my "inbox" yesterday from my beautiful client, this makes my heart sing, sing, sing!

I used Melissa at ‘Time for You’ back in November following a colleague’s recommendation, I contacted Melissa, who provides mobile wellbeing services specialising in personal and corporate wellness. I had booked her for a back and Indian head massage which are both covered by and claimed through Health Shield. On arrival she set up her equipment table, towels and oils etc whilst I completed the usual Medical Consultation Form at her request.

We talked through a snapshot of my daily life. At the time, my mind and body were running at over 100mph and didn’t have a minute to think about myself and was constantly thinking ahead which I couldn’t stop. Within seconds she informed me what the problem was and how to rectify the situation I was in – this made a massive impact on me and made me realise what I was doing and put it into perspective.

I also remember lying on the table at the beginning of the massage and noticed as I was trying to relax the upper part of my back, especially across my shoulders hurt so much, and when she had finished, I felt so light. Having not had an Indian head massage before, I didn’t really know what to expect or have anything to compare it too. It was a nice change to try something different.

Melissa has definitely made a difference and installed the fact you need to take ‘Time for you’.

It is with great pleasure that Time For You Wellbeing Therapy introduces "Nourish My Soul", together with Little Black Dress Catering Company Company.

Relax and rejuvenate with an array of treatments from Time For You, then tantalise your taste buds with either afternoon tea or a graze board to finish off your relaxing experience.

Afternoon Tea £15.00 per person
Includes a selection of sandwiches
Pork pie or quiche
Cupcakes or a selection of sponge cake
Sultana/plain Scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam
Strawberries and grapes

All items are homemade by the beautiful Fran Bowley, proprietor of The Little Black Dress Catering Company.

Or tempt your tastebuds with a stunning grazing platter @ £15 per person
Graze boards include:
Continental meats
Ham
Glazed chicken
Sausage
Pate
Porkpie
Selection of cheeses
Pickles
Chutney
Strawberries
Grapes
Seasonal fruits
Stuffed peppers
Crackers

In addition to afternoon teas and graze boards, you can purchase from Fran additional items: Please note that age 18 is the minimum requirement for purchasing alcohol.

Small Prosecco £5
75cl Prosecco £15

You can now rejuvenate your whole body right here on the Fylde Coast thanks to this unique and amazing collaboration.

A perfect way to host your family, friends and loved ones with these special packages. Now you really don't have to leave the house.

Bookings are subject to availability from both parties. Both companies are owned and operated separately but work in conjunction to provide "Nourish My Soul".

We are very excited to be launching this new service and we are proud to be collaborating to bring this new and unique service to our companies.

If you have an enquiry please telephone Melissa Toland on 0744 565 1754 who will help you with any enquiry you may have.

Always wanting to support my clients and this new course will be no exception.

Workplace wellbeing will be at its best when you work with Time For You.

Sometimes clients feel quiet open to talking to a "third person", that person being me! And although I am not a Counsellor, sometimes we can open up those chats and signpost to people that are trained in that field.

When people are relaxed, they feel comfortable enough to say " hey I am not feeling my best right now". They is a minefield of help out there.... l get it, but our first steps is talking.

When this course is under my belt, your mind will also be in good hands.

Have a great Sunday everyone.

Today I am under a rug, completing a couple of units to keep me on track!

Happy Friday Everyone.

Don't forget a few minutes of self care this weekend.

It is essential, always required.

Reflecting on my 25 years in the Corporate Sector before launching my own business, I can count on one hand the companies that had structured plans, policies and wellbeing programs. Honestly, I might only need three fingers to count them, which is quite a low statistic over a quarter of a century, isn't it?

Some companies adhere to a regulatory "company handbook," while others conduct performance reviews quarterly. The anticipation of these reviews can be daunting, as they often feel like a lost hour that could have been used to voice our concerns. The question remains: do managers genuinely listen and address complaints, workloads, and staffing issues? Some certainly do, which is great, but others may only pay lip service during these meetings, leading to the same issues being discussed in the following quarter.

Some companies excel at creating excellent workspaces that are greatly appreciated by employees. Nowadays, this is welcomed by staff, and I've noticed that some companies I've worked for really hit the mark by genuinely caring for their staff's well-being in various ways.

When I launched my business in the Corporate Wellbeing Sector, I was committed to designing wellbeing sessions that offered what I had sought in a wellbeing session during my own working days.

As a Therapist consulting with companies, I pose challenging questions about their staff's welfare. In matters of wellbeing, I'm forthright; it's crucial to demonstrate proactive efforts. While we may not always succeed, attempting is preferable to inaction.

Receiving positive reviews from companies I've collaborated with, especially those that excel, truly warms my heart. Companies that go the extra mile often enjoy significant rewards from their employees.

Indeed, it's food for thought.

To have luxury skin, doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Here at Time For You, we are proud to use products that really do work and we have chosen a Sensitive Range of products to help enhance all skin types. So whether you are prone to sensitivity and redness, prone to breakouts or whether you have combination or dry skin, this range, covers it all!

The products we use have beautiful ingredients such as Mallow flower and aloe to soothe and calm the skin along with Vitamin E to help repair the skin and improves moisture levels, which is a must all year round. Aloe is also an anti-inflammatory and helps to heal the skin where needed and I am pleased to say that the majority of the products are all Vegan too! We love good products that are kind and sustainable for the environment and also our bodies!

Time For You Luxury Speciality Facials are becoming more popular, with people now booking a double appointment, they are starting off their treatment session with a gorgeous facial, then they are gracefully rolled over to complete their session with a massage of their choice, what is not to love!

Treatment times are 1 hour 45 minutes long of pure bliss and luxury and your face and your body is totally rejuvenated.

Love your body, love your skin!

During September 2019, my business skyrocketed into existence, Time For You won the Health and Wellbeing Category at the EVA's, I was also featured on BBC Radio Lancashire and I survived the Covid Pandemic in 2020.

7.5 years later, my business is still going strong. I am as proud now as I was then.

Nothing is ever easy in business. If it were, everyone would be doing it, right? Trust me.

People don't see the packing of the car on a Sunday or the folding of zillions of freshly laundered towels smelling good, the endless trips up people's driveways, dodging slippery leaves and children's toys and bikes with a massage couch, the endless piles of therapy towels on a Saturday morning, or the difficulty of carrying a massage couch in the wind... but I'm passionate about what I do and my passion is holistic therapy and I am so glad that I am able to do what I love.

I do not just massage clients. I am a trusted partner in your health. You are investing in you.

When people say to me, I should have booked you earlier.......I say that is OK, but you have booked me now and this is the start of your new wellbeing journey.

Knowing you must invest in yourself may seem luxurious, like you are just spending money, but always see it as an investment and as I say to people, I am an affordable investment, with impressive results back on your investment.

Thank you to everyone who supports my business, you are the most loyal and supportive clients, you truly are the best!

I am back everyone, back, jet lagged from New Zealand and just unpacking and sorting my life out ......again. 😢

For those of you who may not know, I lost my Mum back on 8 December in New Zealand, I then returned back to the UK and then I lost my Dad on 17 February. Yes two major losses in ten weeks.
My Mum would have been 91 in February and Dad 93 in March.

I am very conscious that I have messages/emails to reply too regarding messages of sympathy and appointments. I will get to each and every one of you, I promise!

I am returning very gently back to work this Thursday and I will be pacing myself...because.... I just have to....I am only human after all, but for you to get the best of me I will be on some limited hours work wise for the next couple of weeks, just to allow me to readjust to everything.

I know people will want to check in and see how I am doing but let's leave that until the end of your appointment if that is ok, your treatment is my priority and my energy has to be 100% to give you the best professional treatment you deserve.

Thank you to all my loyal clients who have been on this journey with me and who have been a constant support, for that I am truly grateful.

Melissa x

Nearly half (42%) of the UK population believe stress has had a negative impact on their skin and hair. Dry skin tops the list of stress-related beauty concerns, affecting three in 10 people.

The most common hair and skin conditions last year were:

Dry skin (29%)
Hair thinning and loss (22%)
Acne and breakouts (19%)
Inflammation (12%)
Eczema (11%)

The next most common reason cited was the stresses of family life, which was a factor for 32%. Others attribute their stress to their jobs, with over a quarter (26%) saying work life increased their stress levels last year. But don't forget other factors, like the environment, smoking, lack of sleep, alcohol, lack of water/hydration which can also affect our skin.

Which age group suffers from stress the most? People aged 45 to 54, were revealed to be the most stressed, with 30% saying their stress levels were higher last year.

Busy lives and stress are common factors that really effect our skin. Cortisol and adrenaline are released in response to stress. Cortisol directly impacts our sebaceous glands, making them produce more oil and it also affects our immune system, making our skin more reactive and sensitive. Stress-induced internal inflammation can worsen conditions like eczema, rosacea, and acne.

By managing your stress and working on your wellbeing, you can alleviate these symptoms.

Did you know that Time For You, provides luxury speciality facials and meditation sessions within your home to keep your skin clean and clear and your stress at bay?

Don't delay, book now. Your skin has had a hard winter with heating, wind and cold conditions, so like your body, don't forget your skin care regime, starting off with a deep cleansing facial. Your skin will thank you for it.

Over the upcoming weeks we are having a slight overhaul of the treatments here on offer here at Time For You. I will be showcasing new treatments and videos, reminding you of the old treatments that you may have forgotten about and shaking up some of the existing treatments. Stay tuned, you won't want to miss out what is coming up!
Showcasing today - Time To Restore By Time For You.
Either DM or telephone 07445 651754 to book your appointment.

People often think of the body when they think of massage, right?

Yes, that is correct, but let's not forget about our face. Our bodies also need work and not all of it is from a beauty point of view.

Have you ever considered how much your face actually does on a daily basis, from exposure to the elements, to talking, eating, and the products we use?

Don't forget the facial region, so here at Time For You we have created the most beautiful facial for you to enjoy. It has all the fab components of a traditional facial, cleanse, tone, exfoliation and masque but coupled with a signature Time For You facial massage.

You won't regret treating your face to this total rejuvenation experience. Time For You.Co

Treatment length - 60 Mins
Cost - £35.00

In today’s fast-paced world, we often lose touch with how our minds and bodies are feeling. We often get caught up in our thoughts without actually thinking about how they are affecting our emotions and behaviours.

We can better understand ourselves and enjoy the world around us if we become more aware of the present moment. Our awareness of the present moment enables us to see things from a new perspective, so that is why I have created "one to one" meditation sessions within your home.

This is a great way to get in touch with yourself, slow down and be present. This time can also be shared with other family members as a way of "slowing down" your household.

Please note, everyone can meditate, but if you haven't before these sessions are fully guided to coach and guide you along the way.

Treatment Length - 75 Mins
Cost - £28.00 per person